HC Deb 30 October 1930 vol 244 cc190-1
32. Mr. E. D. SIMON

asked the Minister of Health the number of houses completed under the Housing Act, 1924, in each year ending 30th September, in England and Wales, from the passing of the Act to the present time; and what further houses, if any, were built during each year to be let at rents within the capacity to pay of the working classes?

Mr. GREENWOOD

As the answer involves a tabular statement I will circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. SIMON

Can the right hon. Gentleman give us the very important figures as to the number finished during the current year to 30th September?

Mr. GREENWOOD

51,310.

Mr. SIMON

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether he is satisfied with that number?

Mr. GREENWOOD

No, of course I am not satisfied with that number. I should like the number to be larger.

Following is the answer:

The following statement gives the particulars asked for in the first part of the question:—

Year ended 30th September.—Number of houses completed during the year in England and Wales with State assistance under the Housing (Financial Provisions) Act, 1924.
1925 … … 12,385
1926 … … 46,489
1927 … … 97,316
1928 … … 53,792
1929 … … 53,516
1930 … … 51,310

I regret that I am not in a position to supply the particulars sought in the latter part of the question.